“We’re going to pick up Sonny,” Jessica said softly.
Earlier, during her morning run, she received another note from an unknown woman. The note urged her to find a way to take Sonny away from Liberty as soon as possible, without specifying a location. As long as Sonny was removed from Liberty’s presence, someone would “snatch” him from Hank and Jessica.
Jessica was eager to resolve this situation quickly; she didn’t want to carry the burden of it during her wedding. Her resentment grew due to the way her in-laws treated her compared to Liberty and her son. If Sonny were no longer part of the equation, how could the Browns still long for Liberty and Hank to remarry?
Jessica had managed to win Hank over. Even though he was no longer a manager, he gave her most of his earnings from driving for Uber. Hank was her man and her husband now, and she would defend her marriage fiercely. She was determined never to follow the same path as Liberty.
Liberty had a sister who married into a wealthy family and could offer assistance, but Jessica did not have that support. She didn’t want to be the subject of ridicule; she didn’t want people to think she had gained nothing after eliminating Hank’s first wife and that her in-laws were united against her.
She believed her in-laws were only entertaining wild notions because of Sonny. They must think that if Hank and Jessica separated, he might remarry Liberty. The Browns were simply whimsical. What did they think Liberty was worth? And how did they view Hank?
Did they believe Hank was as desirable as a widely sought-after currency? Did they think Liberty was easy to manipulate and would always be at their beck and call? Liberty had loved Hank once, but that love was long gone. She was clear-headed now, so why would she return to the Browns and become trapped in their chaotic lives?
“Are you there?” Hank signaled for Jessica to be quiet. He turned to Liberty and asked, “Liberty, are you listening? Where are you and Sonny right now?”
“I’m at Seren’s place. Where are you taking Sonny to try on his suit? Why does a little kid need to try one on? As his father, you could just buy him a small suit.”